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connecticut does have an assault weapon ban, the ar-15 which was used is not assault weapon. so part of the discussion has to be well what is an assault weapon, and the banning of -- with the expansion of the list stop this from happening as well? and i think we're going to have to look at a lot of data and make sure we're making progress in the right direction, and not just putting a band aid on it. >> jennifer: yeah -- go ahead. >> last night i put in mario war fair on youtube, and mario brothers -- it was a ten-minute youtube of a guy walking down the hall shooting everybody, but those type of cultural exhibits did not exist 30 and 40 years ago, and are we bombarding our children with that? and the reason why that's important is because if we want to examine in its entirety this whole cultural experience this phenomenon if you will should we talk about that? and i understand the first amendment issues are just as sensitive as the second amendment issues but i think we need to be bold in our conversation and discussion. >> jennifer: i appreciate what you said about the assa
connecticut does have an assault weapon ban, the ar-15 which was used is not assault weapon. so part of the discussion has to be well what is an assault weapon, and the banning of -- with the expansion of the list stop this from happening as well? and i think we're going to have to look at a lot of data and make sure we're making progress in the right direction, and not just putting a band aid on it. >> jennifer: yeah -- go ahead. >> last night i put in mario war fair on youtube,...
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mar7pw greenblatt is live in connecticut. >> reporter:iziúk good morning. we are expecting more funeral processions to roll through town. that as the president is endorsing sweeping new gun restrictions. ♪ ♪ ♪ amazing grace ♪ >> reporter: tears flowed freely neighboring communities came together for a tribute to newtown. >> benjamin, one of the greatest in heaven. processions seemed to spread across connecticut for the shooting victims, both children and adults, more than 100 firefighters honored young daniel who wanted to grow up to be one of them. >> upsetting that these young kids had their lives taken from them so early. >> reporter: mourners paid respect to teacher and principal. >> i think any teacher would do what she did. and not blink and just do whatever had to be done to protect those children. >> reporter: a rebirth of sorts also underway at a new school. some got their first look at their new classrooms on loan from a neighboring town. ç,dÑz principal taking the helm will come out of retirement as former sandy hook principal in washin
mar7pw greenblatt is live in connecticut. >> reporter:iziúk good morning. we are expecting more funeral processions to roll through town. that as the president is endorsing sweeping new gun restrictions. ♪ ♪ ♪ amazing grace ♪ >> reporter: tears flowed freely neighboring communities came together for a tribute to newtown. >> benjamin, one of the greatest in heaven. processions seemed to spread across connecticut for the shooting victims, both children and adults, more...
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in newtown, connecticut, fox news. >> the shooting in connecticut is serving as an unusual call to duty for a marine from northern california. sergeant craig pusley served two tours in iraq. now he's assigned himself to duty standing outside out elementary school. he has no gun, he isn't being paid and he doesn't take any breaks. >> when i joined the marine corps i swore to defend the country. i'm not active duty any more, but it's still my duty to stand here as an american. >> he says he intends to stand guard tomorrow and then return to his post when all the children return to school after their holiday break. >> now an update on a story we brought you last month. it's about a man facing deportation even though he came to the u.s. when he was 4 years old and graduated from a south bay high school. he was released from federal custody yesterday after 3 months months in detention. he was freed pending court cases. his legal advisors say they will continue to try to get him to qualify to stay in the u.s. under the federal deferred action program. >> long time okayland city council member
in newtown, connecticut, fox news. >> the shooting in connecticut is serving as an unusual call to duty for a marine from northern california. sergeant craig pusley served two tours in iraq. now he's assigned himself to duty standing outside out elementary school. he has no gun, he isn't being paid and he doesn't take any breaks. >> when i joined the marine corps i swore to defend the country. i'm not active duty any more, but it's still my duty to stand here as an american....
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he says america can no longer sit back to allow massacres like the one in connecticut to keep taking place. >> i will use all powers of this office to help advance efforts aimed at preventing more tragedies like this. we won't prevent them all, but that can't be an excuse not to try. >> the president says he supports a limit on high capacity clips and more stringent background checks and noted a culture glorifying gun asks violence must be examined and access to mental health care >> connecticut medical skmer wants to research adam lanza's brain to dempl if there are identifiable diseases associated with the violent behaveo, family and friends held funeral services for four students and the principal and steecher. soto died protecting her students. some escaped uninjured. one mourner who knew soto says she's not surprised by the bravery. >> there are good people out there. here being one of the best. and god bless her for being able to do what she did. because i don't know if i would have. >> the students will return to class in january, joined by retired principal donna page, return
he says america can no longer sit back to allow massacres like the one in connecticut to keep taking place. >> i will use all powers of this office to help advance efforts aimed at preventing more tragedies like this. we won't prevent them all, but that can't be an excuse not to try. >> the president says he supports a limit on high capacity clips and more stringent background checks and noted a culture glorifying gun asks violence must be examined and access to mental health care...
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in newtown, connecticut, fox news. >> the shooting in connecticut is serving as an unusual call to duty for a marine from northern california. sergeant craig pusley served two tours in iraq. now he's assigned himself to duty standing outside out elementary school. he has no gun, he isn't being paid and he doesn't take any breaks. >> when i joined the marine corps i swore to defend the country. i'm not active duty any more, but it's still my duty to stand here as an american. >> he says he intends to stand guard tomorrow and then return to his post when all the children return to school after their holiday break. >> now an update on a story we brought you last month. it's about a man facing deportation even though he came to the u.s. when he was 4 years old and graduated from a south bay high school. he was released from federal custody yesterday after 3 months months in detention. he was freed pending court cases. his legal advisors say they will continue to try to get him to qualify to stay in the u.s. under the federal deferred action program. >> long time okayland city council member
in newtown, connecticut, fox news. >> the shooting in connecticut is serving as an unusual call to duty for a marine from northern california. sergeant craig pusley served two tours in iraq. now he's assigned himself to duty standing outside out elementary school. he has no gun, he isn't being paid and he doesn't take any breaks. >> when i joined the marine corps i swore to defend the country. i'm not active duty any more, but it's still my duty to stand here as an american....
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. >> president obama's call to action following the deadly connecticut massacre. the president says this time washington will not just talk about tackling gun violence. he urged congress to vote early next year on an assault weapons ban, a ban on high-cast ammunition clips and to -- -- high-capacity ammunition clips, and to close the gun loophole so all purchasers are subject to background checks. >> the fact that this problem is complex can no longer be an excuse for doing nothing. the fact that we can't prevent every act of violence doesn't mean we can't steadily reduce the violence and prevent the very worst violence. that's why i've asked the vice president to lead an effort that includes members might have cabinet and outside organizations to come up with a set of concrete proposals no later than january, proposals that i then intend to push without delay. >> the president said that he will make very specific proposals once he gets the recommendations next month. on friday, the nra will hold its first news conference since the elementary school shooting. >>>
. >> president obama's call to action following the deadly connecticut massacre. the president says this time washington will not just talk about tackling gun violence. he urged congress to vote early next year on an assault weapons ban, a ban on high-cast ammunition clips and to -- -- high-capacity ammunition clips, and to close the gun loophole so all purchasers are subject to background checks. >> the fact that this problem is complex can no longer be an excuse for doing nothing....
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ups gets ready to make history today. >>> painful routine that has become too familiar in connecticut. good-byes continuing today. fi >>> winds this morning with cloud cover helping keep temperatures up a little trying to talk too fast, sorry. a little wind ch alsohere=v half moon bay bay winds about seven. 7:00 the rest of us 30s and 40s 50s through 4:00, increasi(mu clouds and light rain north bay by 7:00 all of us have rain tomorrow, saturday and sunday mid to upper 50s. 6:15. vice president biden is getting to work on the gun task force president obama appointed him to chair he's meeting with law enforcement leaders from across the country in response to the school tragedy in connecticut. mark greenblatt joins us live from connecticut. >> reporter: we expect in sandy hook we are expecting more funeral processions to run through town later today as president obama is calling for meaningful action soon on gun reform. ♪ ♪ ♪ amazing grace ♪ >> reporter: tears flowed freely neighboring communities came together for a tribute to newtown. >> benjamin, one of the greatest in heave
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the third thing has to do with the tragedy in connecticut. my day job is we're building a center in bayview to address the impact of adverse childhood experience and exposure to violence and trauma on children. obviously this type of trauma is in a league of its own. but one of the experts we work with is dr. victor care 81 from stanford and he shared with me and i shared with my daughter's school so i want to share with everyone, a lot of us are hearing recommendations on the today show but we benefit from the bayview area with having access to these experts. i want to share these recommendations on children exposed to violence. the first is that we should reduce exposure, children need protection from the media, which is pretty intuitive but a good reminder for me. talking about the event should not be clear but lines of discourse should be open. provide a message of safety and i think that's what we're talking about here, especially the police department represents that. let children know we're here to protect them and it's our responsibil
the third thing has to do with the tragedy in connecticut. my day job is we're building a center in bayview to address the impact of adverse childhood experience and exposure to violence and trauma on children. obviously this type of trauma is in a league of its own. but one of the experts we work with is dr. victor care 81 from stanford and he shared with me and i shared with my daughter's school so i want to share with everyone, a lot of us are hearing recommendations on the today show but we...
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the horrific school shooting in newtown connecticut is boosting sales of bullet-proof backpacks. sales of the body armor backpacks have tripled at a company in salt lake city utah according to reports. the bags are made with a kevlar type material. several other companies sell similar backpacks. the companies however are being accused of attempting to cash in on tragedy. the backpack sell for around $300. despite a disappointing earnings report -- fed ex is expecting a record holiday season. this week's earnings from fed ex revealed profits were down in the 4th quarter. superstorm sandy played a role. however -- fed ex cites "persistant weakness" in the global economy -- as the main drag on profits, which fell 11.9 percent from last year. the beacon of hope for fed ex appears to be this holiday season. the company's ceo says online shopping is providing the opportunity for a record year. lawmakers are heading into crunch time on averting the fiscal cliff. yesterday, president obama said he wants a deal done by christmas. he also accused republicans of finding ways to say "no"...
the horrific school shooting in newtown connecticut is boosting sales of bullet-proof backpacks. sales of the body armor backpacks have tripled at a company in salt lake city utah according to reports. the bags are made with a kevlar type material. several other companies sell similar backpacks. the companies however are being accused of attempting to cash in on tragedy. the backpack sell for around $300. despite a disappointing earnings report -- fed ex is expecting a record holiday season....
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gifts are pouring into newtown, connecticut. so much so, the town reportedly brought in four shipping containers just to hold all of the donations. >>> back here at home, mayor ed lee will introduce new legislation today aimed at reducing gun violence in the bayview district. 17-year-old montrell blakely is one of two teenage eswho died last weekend. mayor lee called the deaths horrible. there have been 67 homicides around san francisco this year compared to 50 at this time last year. >>> let's check in with sal one more time for an update on traffic. we just saw the bay bridge toll plaza look unbelievably empty. let's look at it again. the bay bridge toll is looking nicely. we're looking at the commute. if you are driving in san francisco -- i just got a tweet from oakland police saying there is an injury crash at 7th and madison. expect a detour and delay in that area. and to the 880 freeway in fremont, that traffic is busy. let's go to mark. >>> it's dry out there. it's very cold. a few upper 20s, 30s and 40s. into the aftern
gifts are pouring into newtown, connecticut. so much so, the town reportedly brought in four shipping containers just to hold all of the donations. >>> back here at home, mayor ed lee will introduce new legislation today aimed at reducing gun violence in the bayview district. 17-year-old montrell blakely is one of two teenage eswho died last weekend. mayor lee called the deaths horrible. there have been 67 homicides around san francisco this year compared to 50 at this time last year....
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because of things last week, the campus and then in connecticut. so we whir worried. and it's scary because it was happening school after school. it is very scary. >>reporter: the parents also have to wait quite a while to collect their children. there was a long line of parents and i can tell you that a spokesperson said that this was a precaution. just to make sure that everybody is okay. reportingscott rates is live at john f kennedy middle school. >>pam: thank you, scott. developing news tonight. a shooting on a south bay freeway. sky-7 hd, abc 7 news. this closed the complete not far away, but un-related to the freeway shooting, a pre-school was locked down for several hours this afternoon. this is video from sky-7 hd, abc 7 news. the 'good samaritan' preschool near cupertino village, and the surrounding neighborhood, was cordoned off amid a manhunt for a burglary suspect. kron four's rob fladeboe has the latest on the search. and how it made for some anxious moments at the pre- school. >>reporter: as the manhunt for one suspect played out up the street, parents
because of things last week, the campus and then in connecticut. so we whir worried. and it's scary because it was happening school after school. it is very scary. >>reporter: the parents also have to wait quite a while to collect their children. there was a long line of parents and i can tell you that a spokesperson said that this was a precaution. just to make sure that everybody is okay. reportingscott rates is live at john f kennedy middle school. >>pam: thank you, scott....
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in new town, connecticut today. more tears. and more heartbreak. as three more students and a teacher who all died in the massacre at sandy hook elementary. were laid to rest. one of those victims. 27-year- old victoria soto. died while shielding children from the gunfire. her family says, she was committed to her students. earlier tonight. members of several nearby communities gathered at western connecticut state university in danbury. for the "tribute to new town". a special event of support for the grieving town. in his initial remarks about the shooting which took the lives of 20-school children. president obama promised meaningful action to prevent gun violence. today. he took the first step toward that goal. grant lodes is standing by with more on that. grant ? return to index of stories... president obama talking tough this morning.about the need to reduce gun voilence.especially mass shootings like the one we just saw. and today we learned vice president joe biden will lead a task force that will present a set of gun control recommendation
in new town, connecticut today. more tears. and more heartbreak. as three more students and a teacher who all died in the massacre at sandy hook elementary. were laid to rest. one of those victims. 27-year- old victoria soto. died while shielding children from the gunfire. her family says, she was committed to her students. earlier tonight. members of several nearby communities gathered at western connecticut state university in danbury. for the "tribute to new town". a special event...
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we got this question a few weeks ago, i think it was in connecticut where somebody said, have either of you ever been arrested? didn't know if jesse had ever been arrested, i knew i had been. i was like, wait, have you been? he's like yes. wait, let's not see what we got arrested for until we count to three? and then i think this will demonstrate how different each of us are in real life. one, two, three, jesse says jumping over a turnstile to see barbra streisand. [ laughter ] and i say bar fight. there you go. >> jimmy: you did something very special for jesse at one of these events, yes? >> yeah, his birthday was on a monday in boston, we were touring, like a three-night little tour and unbeknownst i arranged for the gay men's chorus of boston, 85 members strong, gay men's chorus of boston to surprise him and sing "heavy birthday." >> jimmy: are there any men's choruses that are not gay? just call it men's chorus. >> i called it the gay chorus. i was like, give it up for the gay chorus, like men's gay chorus. >> jimmy: what do they do? >> i called them on a friday, very short noti
we got this question a few weeks ago, i think it was in connecticut where somebody said, have either of you ever been arrested? didn't know if jesse had ever been arrested, i knew i had been. i was like, wait, have you been? he's like yes. wait, let's not see what we got arrested for until we count to three? and then i think this will demonstrate how different each of us are in real life. one, two, three, jesse says jumping over a turnstile to see barbra streisand. [ laughter ] and i say bar...
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obama said today he will use his power to try to prevent more tragedies like the shooting in newton, connecticut. >> if there is one thing we can do to prevent any of these events, we have a obligation to try. >> the president said vice president joe biden will head the effort and come up with a list of proposals by january. president obama called on congress to reinstate a assault weapons ban. >>> reaction to president obama's pledge today was quick and mixed. ktvu's mike mibach is in oakland with the push by the state to keep guns away from certain people. >> reporter: getting guns out of the hands of the mentally disabled has been a big issue. >> reporter: side by side with agents last month we were there as they confiscated guns from those deemed to have a mental disability. 2,000 fire arms have been seized by prohibited persons in california. today we met a first time gun buyer. >> responsibility of the owners and their mental health is a huge concern. >> reporter: do you have a gun? >> no. >> reporter: she says she supports the president wanting to improve mental health resources and creat
obama said today he will use his power to try to prevent more tragedies like the shooting in newton, connecticut. >> if there is one thing we can do to prevent any of these events, we have a obligation to try. >> the president said vice president joe biden will head the effort and come up with a list of proposals by january. president obama called on congress to reinstate a assault weapons ban. >>> reaction to president obama's pledge today was quick and mixed. ktvu's mike...
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the shooting at an elementary school newton connecticut this past friday killed twenty seven people including twenty children it was the second deadliest shooting in u.s. history and is one of many tragedies and a laundry list of the mass shootings that have taken place in recent years take for example the thirty two students who died at virginia tech university or the twelve killed in fifty eight in. it's in a current that's seemingly becoming cyclical nature in this country and it's certainly a cause for concern thereby warranting a discussion on the underlying problems that go on address in our society so here to talk more about the recent new massacre in the root causes of mass shootings a large i'm joined by ron here colic independent journalist and editor of dispatches from the underclass a log of ranya thanks so much for coming on and you for having me so i've noticed that you have been on a rampage of stories that you've been totally on top of this writing a lot of amazing stuff on twitter or on your blog ever since this occurred i mean we've seen a surge of these shootings happen jus
the shooting at an elementary school newton connecticut this past friday killed twenty seven people including twenty children it was the second deadliest shooting in u.s. history and is one of many tragedies and a laundry list of the mass shootings that have taken place in recent years take for example the thirty two students who died at virginia tech university or the twelve killed in fifty eight in. it's in a current that's seemingly becoming cyclical nature in this country and it's certainly...
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president announced formation of a task force on gun violence today, he cited not only school tragedy in connecticut but communities where shootings occur on a daily basis. a case in point is the bay view district, again riddled by gunfire overnight. carolyn? >> unfortunately, violence in the bay view is an ongoing challenge but steams to be on the rise that. is what several community leaders tell us. the mayor has a new strategy he hopes will bring peace to the streets. not everyone is optimistic. >> came through the window here. >> the bullet shattered glass and another lodged in his neighbor's window. according to police, several rounds were fire bid someone early this morn lg morning. >> a lot ofdt/Ñ homeowners are shaken and rattled by what happened. >> he says there has been an uptick in gang violence is drug dealing, perhaps most dangerous block in bay view. this afternoon a officer searched for shell casings and talked about efforts to reduce crime. >> this is to detear any of the worse stuff. >> the mayor says there is a citywide strategy. >> the big i is interrupt behavior, we're funding
president announced formation of a task force on gun violence today, he cited not only school tragedy in connecticut but communities where shootings occur on a daily basis. a case in point is the bay view district, again riddled by gunfire overnight. carolyn? >> unfortunately, violence in the bay view is an ongoing challenge but steams to be on the rise that. is what several community leaders tell us. the mayor has a new strategy he hopes will bring peace to the streets. not everyone is...
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last of the year for 2012, with a few moments to remember the 28 victims of gun violence in newtown, connecticut last friday, and to remember the 45 people in the city of san francisco who died from gun violence in the year 2012. this commission is dedicated to reduce gun violence in the city of san francisco. we ask everybody in the san francisco community to join us and the dedicated members of the san francisco police department to fight gun violence in this city. thank you and good night. >> do i have a motion for adjournment? >> so moved. >> second. >> all in favor? >> aye. >> thank you very much, commissioners. (meeting adjourned).we are allowed to do. >> thank you, commissioner chan. any further public comment on this? we will now have public comment on items b, c and d hearing none -- come forward. >> good evening again, robert davis. i was wondering why don't we have more opportunities for the city to buy back guns instead of one time or once a year or twice a year, why not have a room where you are turn in a gun and why not increase the money, the money that you get when you turn in a
last of the year for 2012, with a few moments to remember the 28 victims of gun violence in newtown, connecticut last friday, and to remember the 45 people in the city of san francisco who died from gun violence in the year 2012. this commission is dedicated to reduce gun violence in the city of san francisco. we ask everybody in the san francisco community to join us and the dedicated members of the san francisco police department to fight gun violence in this city. thank you and good night....
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it could be the tragedy in connecticut or the buy back program. we understand that more guns today were turned in. on this table are military rifles, hunting rifles. these were once in the hands of people in the streets of oakland but now they are not. >> i mean, i have fixed mealings. on one hand, we are all devastated not only about sandy hook and that one incident of -- incidence of violence but violence in oakland is den stating. >> reporter: recently an additional 91 guns were turn intoed the oakland police department as a result of the gun buy back program. people can turn in their guns in exchange for $200. no questions asked. since the program, 190 guns have been pulled into oakland pd and pulled out of the streets. >> we're not politicians. we're citizens. >> reporter: keith stephenson is responsible for funding much of the money for this program. he said he just grew tired of the violence. he's fronted more than $100,000 to front the gun byback and now he wants to see this -- buy back and now he wants to see this go statewide. >> a state
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he brought not only comfort to newtown, connecticut. he brought resolve that we're not going to tolerate these kinds of tragedies anymore displood senator joseph lieberman, leaving the senate after 24 years. >> yes, ma'am. >> woodruff: thank you. >> ifill: lieberman weighed in on two of his senate colleagues who may be tapped for the president's cabinet, endorsing one but not the other. watch the full interview on our website. >> woodruff: finally tonight, an obituary. we take a look at the man whose nomination to the supreme court in the 1980s dramatically changed that process. >> reporter: as a nationally known jurist and legal thinker, robert bork was a mainstay of conservative jurisprudence for more than half a century. >> it is not a cliche to make a distinction between interpreting a document as law and making up new principles that are not in the constitution. >> reporter: those views fueled a titanic struggle over his 1987 nomination to the u.s. supreme court-- a fight that became a seminal moment in altering the process for all
he brought not only comfort to newtown, connecticut. he brought resolve that we're not going to tolerate these kinds of tragedies anymore displood senator joseph lieberman, leaving the senate after 24 years. >> yes, ma'am. >> woodruff: thank you. >> ifill: lieberman weighed in on two of his senate colleagues who may be tapped for the president's cabinet, endorsing one but not the other. watch the full interview on our website. >> woodruff: finally tonight, an obituary....
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in newtown, connecticut, randall pinkston, cbs 2 news. >> what can i do? a question being asked by many following the school shooting. a former marine stood guard at a school. one paid the toll for 26 commuters. cbs 5 reporter john ramos explains the 26 acts of kindness sweeping social networks around the country. >> reporter: the horror of what happened in connecticut last week has left an entire nation shaken and wonder, what can be done about it? >> imagine if everyone could commit to doing one act of kindness for each precious life lost, an act of kindness big or small. are you in? >> reporter: nbc newswoman curry says she was feeling a bit powerless when she tweeted this suggestion and the world has taken notice. >> it caught my eye but, you know, i say that's a good idea. maybe it will make people better, happier. >> reporter: now the idea has picked up steam and people all over the country have begun performing 26 acts of unexpected kindness to strangers and posting their lists as they go. small things like buying doughnuts for an office or leaving
in newtown, connecticut, randall pinkston, cbs 2 news. >> what can i do? a question being asked by many following the school shooting. a former marine stood guard at a school. one paid the toll for 26 commuters. cbs 5 reporter john ramos explains the 26 acts of kindness sweeping social networks around the country. >> reporter: the horror of what happened in connecticut last week has left an entire nation shaken and wonder, what can be done about it? >> imagine if everyone...
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>> 4 moor >> there'll be four more children laid to rest at the connecticut tragedy. we will keep an eye on the the weather, and also the airport delays we will have your full forecast, coming up. (music) (male announcer) live from the kron 4 news station, this is the kron 4 news. >> top stories we are following on this thursday, december 20th. more parents will have to lay their own children to rest this morning as funerals continue in newtown, connecticut. today, new details about the shooting. >> the republicans moving forward with plan b in the house of representatives today. but the plan looks dead in the senate as the u.s. continues to move fiscal cliff >> tomorrow is the first day of winter.but it sure feels to get you more news faster, lets turn to kron four solo reporter jackie sissel who jackie? >> it is freezing, with temperatures well below the freezing mark. >> our team coverage continues in the weather center with erica and darya. >> 44 degrees in the san francisco. oakland, 41 degrees. it is cold and we will be in the mid upper 50s later this afternoon.
>> 4 moor >> there'll be four more children laid to rest at the connecticut tragedy. we will keep an eye on the the weather, and also the airport delays we will have your full forecast, coming up. (music) (male announcer) live from the kron 4 news station, this is the kron 4 news. >> top stories we are following on this thursday, december 20th. more parents will have to lay their own children to rest this morning as funerals continue in newtown, connecticut. today, new details...
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visit vwdealer.com today. . >>> funerals in newton, connecticut where 27 people were killed. muns of firefighters -- hundreds of firefighters lined up to say good-bye. nearby a funeral was held for victoria soto who was hailed as a hero for dying while trying to shield her students from that gunman. >> she wouldn't hesitate to save anyone, especially children. she loved them more than life and she would put herself in front of them any day. >> funerals were also held for two more children. >>> today new york giants receiver victor cruz fought back tears while talking about his meeting with the family of jack pinto. he was buried wearing a victor cruz jersey. cruz also gave the family his cleats that he wrote jack's name on. >>> the investigation continues into a motive in the shooting. investigators were back at adam lanza's home. the post reports adam lanza's mother, nancy may have been in the process of committing him to a psychiatric facility. nancy volunteered at sandy hook elementary school and adam believed she cared more about the children than about him. >> as we told
visit vwdealer.com today. . >>> funerals in newton, connecticut where 27 people were killed. muns of firefighters -- hundreds of firefighters lined up to say good-bye. nearby a funeral was held for victoria soto who was hailed as a hero for dying while trying to shield her students from that gunman. >> she wouldn't hesitate to save anyone, especially children. she loved them more than life and she would put herself in front of them any day. >> funerals were also held for...
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jenna: as we struggle to make sense what happened in newtown, connecticut we'll look at gun violence. is there a real growing epidemic when it comes to mass shootings in this country? we have some important facts an context you need to know, next. i have very well fitting dentures. i like to eat a lot of fruits. love them all. the seal i get with the super poligrip free keeps the seeds from getting up underneath. even well-fitting dentures let in food particles. super poligrip is zinc free. with just a few dabs, it's clinically proven to seal out more food particles so you're more comfortable and confident while you eat. a lot of things going on in my life and the last thing i want to be thinking about is my dentures. [ charlie ] try zinc free super poligrip. >> over these past five days a discussion has iaea merged what we might do to deter mass shoots in future but reduce the gun violence that plagues this country every single day. jenna: president looking for ways to curb gun violence since the newtown shooting s there epidemic of gun violence in the country and is it getting worse
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to the families, educators and community of newtown, connecticut, on behalf of the people of the 11th congressional district of brooklyn, new york, i wish to express my most profound and deepest condolences. i believe like so many across this nation that the families of these victims, the families of children in every community in the united states have some very important questions for members of congress. i also believe that as their representatives, we have an obligation to provide them with answers. question why. why have we allowed our communities around this nation from the supermarkets -- from the supermarket in tucson, arizona, to a movie theater in aurora, colorado, a shopping mall in oregon, an elementary school in newtown, connecticut, to the streets of brooklyn, new york, why have we been so reluctant in protecting them? why have we let them -- left them unprotected, vulnerable to gun violence, death, and the terror that such actions inflict. who will speak for the people whose lives were cut short, struck down, maimed and traumatized for life? when will we realize that th
to the families, educators and community of newtown, connecticut, on behalf of the people of the 11th congressional district of brooklyn, new york, i wish to express my most profound and deepest condolences. i believe like so many across this nation that the families of these victims, the families of children in every community in the united states have some very important questions for members of congress. i also believe that as their representatives, we have an obligation to provide them with...
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winick in newtown, connecticut. good morning, t.j. >> reporter: good morning, rob and sunny. president obama, of course, gave his administration orders to come up with new proposals to curb gun violence in the wake of last week's deadly shootings here in connecticut. ♪ amazing grace how sweet >> reporter: the tributes in newtown and neighboring communities continued with song and prayer. earlier, some of the students of sandy hook elementary visited their new school for the first time. police officers showed them their new classrooms, meticulously arranged to resemble the ones they left behind. but as the community tries to move forward, four more funerals. more than 100 firefighters, many from new york city, stood at attention outside the service for daniel barden, the 7-year-old who wanted to grow up to be one of them. >> very upsetting that these young kids had their lives taken away from them so early. they had so much more to live for, so much more to give to the world. >> reporter: also laid to rest, 27-year-old teacher victoria soto, who saved so many of her children
winick in newtown, connecticut. good morning, t.j. >> reporter: good morning, rob and sunny. president obama, of course, gave his administration orders to come up with new proposals to curb gun violence in the wake of last week's deadly shootings here in connecticut. ♪ amazing grace how sweet >> reporter: the tributes in newtown and neighboring communities continued with song and prayer. earlier, some of the students of sandy hook elementary visited their new school for the first...
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this is all in the wake, of course, of that tragedy in newtown, connecticut. vice president joe biden will be meeting with law enforcement officials today in the first step of a push to end gun violence. the nra is expected to speak out tomorrow in its first news conference since the tragedy. and abc's jake tapper joins us from the white house. with the very latest. you asked the president yesterday in the news conference, where have you been for four years on this issue to eradicate semiautomatic weapons? >> reporter: that's right. then-senator biden had written that ban into law in 1994. but it expired in 2004. the vice president will be meeting with chiefs of police who support reinstating that ban. and the president will be reaching out to lawmakers to try to come up with post-newtown solutions. president obama had promised the citizens of newtown meaningful action. and in a morning press conference, he explained what that meant. an administration focused on preventing future tragedies by focusing on mental health, culture, education, and gun control. >> t
this is all in the wake, of course, of that tragedy in newtown, connecticut. vice president joe biden will be meeting with law enforcement officials today in the first step of a push to end gun violence. the nra is expected to speak out tomorrow in its first news conference since the tragedy. and abc's jake tapper joins us from the white house. with the very latest. you asked the president yesterday in the news conference, where have you been for four years on this issue to eradicate...
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. >>> today, there were four more funerals in newtown, connecticut, more than 300 people attended the funeral of first grade teacher, victoria soto, who was murdered protecting her students. 7-year-old daniel barden wanted to be a fireman when he grew up. today, hundreds of firefighters lined up outside the church where his funeral was held. 6-year-old charlotte bacon was remembered as a bubbly child who loved animals and the color pink. 6-year-old carolyn previdi also loved pink, and so today at her memorial service family and friends wore that color in her honor, her obituary wrote carolyn loved to draw and dance. her smile brought happiness to everyone she touched. here is more of what president obama had to say today about his plan to reduce gun violence. >> and i'm not going to be able to do it by myself. ultimately, if this effort is to succeed it is going to require the help of the american people. it is going to require all of you. if we're going to change things it is going to take a wave of americans, mothers and fathers, daughters and sons, pastors, law enforcement, mental
. >>> today, there were four more funerals in newtown, connecticut, more than 300 people attended the funeral of first grade teacher, victoria soto, who was murdered protecting her students. 7-year-old daniel barden wanted to be a fireman when he grew up. today, hundreds of firefighters lined up outside the church where his funeral was held. 6-year-old charlotte bacon was remembered as a bubbly child who loved animals and the color pink. 6-year-old carolyn previdi also loved pink, and...
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that was horrible what happened to those kids over there in connecticut. if we do not stand together, we ought to throw it out the window and protect american citizens. if we cannot do that, we have failed as an american people. host: what kind of gun do you own? caller: i have a shotgun, a rifle, and a pistol. i used to keep them in the house. i don't have them in the house no more. to me, you know, and i love hunting, but assault weapons -- it just has no business. host: have you ever been a member of the nra? caller: no, never been a member of the nra. host: from our facebook page, jess says -- jeff says -- nicholas, what kind of gun do you have? caller: i have two fire armas, an ak-47, and an ar-15 bought as recently as yesterday. host: why did you buy one yesterday? caller: i have wanted one for some time but just didn't. in anticipation of a ban, i made the decision to go out and purchase one. that being said, i want to say i am in favor of huge increases in gun-control law. i think one of the things that is most disturbing to me is to hear fear mong
that was horrible what happened to those kids over there in connecticut. if we do not stand together, we ought to throw it out the window and protect american citizens. if we cannot do that, we have failed as an american people. host: what kind of gun do you own? caller: i have a shotgun, a rifle, and a pistol. i used to keep them in the house. i don't have them in the house no more. to me, you know, and i love hunting, but assault weapons -- it just has no business. host: have you ever been a...
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everything we saw in newtown, connecticut has come down. and the reason i believe is because of the mandatory sentences they are giving violent criminals now. just locking them up forever and that has taken a lot of those people away from society. when we desee some this vivid. are people overreacting now. >> they are rare events. i think most parents are realize that they are rare events and that say safe for their children to go to school. we shouldn't ignore these events. they may be signs. if his or her things that need to be addressed in society. >> plenty more ahead as the factor moves along this evening. dennis miller on the ongoing budget debate and the best places to be born in the world. miller has a beef about the national football league. then juliet huddy on a popular song being pulled from the radio and scenes from the new tom cruise movie being recut all because of the newtown massacre. we hope you stay tuned to those reports. (announcer) when subaru owners look in the mirror, they see more than themselves. so we celebrate ou
everything we saw in newtown, connecticut has come down. and the reason i believe is because of the mandatory sentences they are giving violent criminals now. just locking them up forever and that has taken a lot of those people away from society. when we desee some this vivid. are people overreacting now. >> they are rare events. i think most parents are realize that they are rare events and that say safe for their children to go to school. we shouldn't ignore these events. they may be...
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and why it happened in connecticut. i also am a very staunch proponent of looking at our mental health system in this country and started a dressing those concerns as well. during the time that i was attorney general was also the time of columbine, there were a number of school shootings. i served as a chair of a committee that we pulled together within the national association of attorneys general to begin to discuss what we could change and i'm not willing to throw out one solution against other solutions. i think we need to understand this culture. i think we need to understand what happened. n this specific decision that this young man made to do one of the most horrific things that can be done in america and how we're going to prevent that in the future. i'm about results, actually about things that matter and things that can change the dynamic and we need to talk about everything. we need to talk not only about gun laws and xa needs to be examined there but mental health school security, community development that
and why it happened in connecticut. i also am a very staunch proponent of looking at our mental health system in this country and started a dressing those concerns as well. during the time that i was attorney general was also the time of columbine, there were a number of school shootings. i served as a chair of a committee that we pulled together within the national association of attorneys general to begin to discuss what we could change and i'm not willing to throw out one solution against...
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i am from connecticut. a small state that has become a large in the public imagination for the wrong reasons. newtown starts at the northern border of my district. it would be better if chris murphy were here today. he is in newtown attending funerals. today we will bury daniel, seven years old, a chase, seven years old. airline, six years old, victoria and the teacher who died while shielding and child, 27 years old. and a sexual. we came together to be at the vigil where so many were collectively expressing very motion and permeating the air with the question we cannot answer. for the overtime the urgency has to transform itself certain may and a commitment to do all we can to prevent what happened in newtown from happening again. the cannot escape the responsibility. there is no justification for weapons made to kill people prickly were be in the hands of civilians to not have a comprehensive for intelligent background check. if six months from now we gather not because the arguments have been good. ther
i am from connecticut. a small state that has become a large in the public imagination for the wrong reasons. newtown starts at the northern border of my district. it would be better if chris murphy were here today. he is in newtown attending funerals. today we will bury daniel, seven years old, a chase, seven years old. airline, six years old, victoria and the teacher who died while shielding and child, 27 years old. and a sexual. we came together to be at the vigil where so many were...
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wednesday night about 3000 people gathered at western connecticut state university for a tribute to newtown victims. the tragedy has sparked national debate over gun control with president obama pledging to take action. a newly formed group, at newtown united advocating what it calls sensible gun legislation. >> we have 20 children that have passed away and if we don't do this we have failed them. >> tomorrow will be a national day of morning. charges will bring their belts 26 the time for each victim at the exact time of the shootings. >> and bay area headlines police are investigating materials that were stored in a san mateo home. this is the 400 block of terret drive. authorities say the materials were not stable to move without potential of explosion and evacuate the block wall warning other residents. the san mateo county bomb squad was also called on to the scene. >> here is a quick look outside where conditions in the south bay are find traffic wise. it is cold, right down near the freezing mark. we will be back in a moment. >> there is a big drop on wall street with growing concern
wednesday night about 3000 people gathered at western connecticut state university for a tribute to newtown victims. the tragedy has sparked national debate over gun control with president obama pledging to take action. a newly formed group, at newtown united advocating what it calls sensible gun legislation. >> we have 20 children that have passed away and if we don't do this we have failed them. >> tomorrow will be a national day of morning. charges will bring their belts 26 the...
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he's a connecticut boy. he grew up, you know, watching the jets. where's sam? >> it's jim vandehei. >> jim vandehei. he's aged. so jim vandehei. where's sam? >> i'm a packers fan. >> you're a football fan. i'll go with you. seriously, have you ever seen anything like this? they have treated tebow like dirt. >> they have treated him like dirt. with all due respect to my assistant who has a crush on tebow -- >> why bring him in? >> if you were trying to build a team, why would you build it around either? >> why do you bring this guy in from denver -- >> great box office. he was voted the least likely -- the most overrated player in the minds of nfl players. and he's the most liked, most respected -- what was that poll over thanksgiving -- who do you want to have dinner with? 37% of the country said he was the first person. >> why? >> because he's a great leader. he's a good guy. he's a great guy. >> by the way -- >> people like him. >> rg3, he's a good guy and he can play. >> we don't know. we saw tebow do pretty well last year. i don't understand why do you brin
he's a connecticut boy. he grew up, you know, watching the jets. where's sam? >> it's jim vandehei. >> jim vandehei. he's aged. so jim vandehei. where's sam? >> i'm a packers fan. >> you're a football fan. i'll go with you. seriously, have you ever seen anything like this? they have treated tebow like dirt. >> they have treated him like dirt. with all due respect to my assistant who has a crush on tebow -- >> why bring him in? >> if you were trying to...
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emotvia vigilia en memoia de los fallecidos de sandy hook en connecticut. >>> también todo acerca del emotivo adiós de jenni rivera. >>> sigue lal ucha contra el cancer del presidente de venezuela >>> despierta américa te ayuda para saber cómo dividir las fiestas estando divorciados. >>> cómo no pecar con las comidas sabrosas de los centros comerciales. >>> seremos testigos también de una gran donación de ropa por parte de una estrella. >>> bienvenidos a despierta américa, la mejor manera de comenzar sus mañanas- >>> bienvenidos a despierta américa. (mÚsica). >>> (aplausos). (mÚsica). ♪ ♪. (mÚsica). ♪ ♪. (mÚsica). ♪ ♪. >> eso! un aplauso (aplausos). >>> incréible! >>> de venezuela y esa chica sí que tiene cadera! >>> cuídate! >>> quiere decir que todas ustedes también la tienen! (risas). >>> feliz de estar de regreso y me voy por tres días y todo mal. ahora qué? >>> anape? >>> de vacacinoes también! >>> mira johnny para qué queremos todo esto? >>> nada más aquí está lourdes con nosotros. >>> feliz de estar con ustedes y quería comentarte alan que t
emotvia vigilia en memoia de los fallecidos de sandy hook en connecticut. >>> también todo acerca del emotivo adiós de jenni rivera. >>> sigue lal ucha contra el cancer del presidente de venezuela >>> despierta américa te ayuda para saber cómo dividir las fiestas estando divorciados. >>> cómo no pecar con las comidas sabrosas de los centros comerciales. >>> seremos testigos también de una gran donación de ropa por parte de una estrella....
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so it's time. >> good morning, i'm congressman jim himes of connecticut. we're a small state that lately has become large and the public imagination for other reasons. the town of newton starts at the northern border of my district. it would be better if my friend and colleague, chris murphy whose district lies then were here today, but he could newton attending funerals. today in newton, we will bury getting a pardon, seven years old, chase kowalski, seven years old, caroline for vd, six years old, the tories soto, the teacher who died shielding a child, 27 years old. charlotte he can come in old. we came together on sunday, john and joe and rose, myself and chris to be at the vigil were so many families were in the room for the first time collectively expressing the unimaginable motion and permeating the air with a question we can't answer, which is why. but over time the urgency of the question has got to transform itself in the minds of every single american is certainly the commitment of every single official to do all that we can to read about what w
so it's time. >> good morning, i'm congressman jim himes of connecticut. we're a small state that lately has become large and the public imagination for other reasons. the town of newton starts at the northern border of my district. it would be better if my friend and colleague, chris murphy whose district lies then were here today, but he could newton attending funerals. today in newton, we will bury getting a pardon, seven years old, chase kowalski, seven years old, caroline for vd, six...
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worse yet in my opinion he is the connecticut shooting to push his tax and spend position. the use that terrible event to impose surrender or try to on john boehner. here are the dollar numbers. we spend $3.5 trillion a year and at $1 trillion to our debt every year. we will be $20 trillion in debt in four years and that is being optimistic. i don't think president obama will get to grips with spending. i think he wants to transform america. he will raise taxes on up you and redistribute to the many who then vote for him and his party. that is not leadership. is not going to return to prosperity. we are stuck with a spending problem. you know how painful heartburn can be. for fast, long lasting relief, use doctor recommended gaviscon®. only gaviscon® forms a protective barrier that helps block stomach acid from splashing up- relieving the pain quickly. try fast, long lasting gaviscon®. >> announcer: you never know when, but thieves can steal your identity and turn your life upside down. >> hi. >> hi. you know, i can save you 15% today if you open up a charge card account
worse yet in my opinion he is the connecticut shooting to push his tax and spend position. the use that terrible event to impose surrender or try to on john boehner. here are the dollar numbers. we spend $3.5 trillion a year and at $1 trillion to our debt every year. we will be $20 trillion in debt in four years and that is being optimistic. i don't think president obama will get to grips with spending. i think he wants to transform america. he will raise taxes on up you and redistribute to the...
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that may be thinking about connecticut. this child care facility is less than a mile from the pentagon. up the hill here and a lot of people who work in the pentagon drop kids off before they come down the hill to work. this all began in september when workers were arrest and they notified the parents they had a problem and didn't tell anybody else. they worked at it and discovered there were a number of employees with background check problems. people with things like drug convictions and abuse and sex abuse of a minor. assault charges and they came up with all of this and they wound up having to dismiss last friday night, 30 workers and then it was only then that the secretary of the army last friday night was informed about the scope of all that. >> the pentagon is not just upset about the daycare, but the lack of communication. military leaders were not aware of the investigation until recently. this is so significant. you don't know where to begin. the background checks of the people and it is concerning to the parent
that may be thinking about connecticut. this child care facility is less than a mile from the pentagon. up the hill here and a lot of people who work in the pentagon drop kids off before they come down the hill to work. this all began in september when workers were arrest and they notified the parents they had a problem and didn't tell anybody else. they worked at it and discovered there were a number of employees with background check problems. people with things like drug convictions and...
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throughout his distinguished tenure in this body and before that as connecticut state senator and attorney general, joe lieberman has been a proud and printed progressive with a passion for social and economic justice for all americans. to cite just one example, senator lieberman deserves enormous credit for introducing and successfully championing legislation to repeal the military's discriminatory don't ask, don't tell policy. which banned patriotic gay and lesbians americans from serving openly in our armed forces. as we all know, joe lieberman is a person of deep faith, a faith that inspires him to public service and informs his progressive vision for america. last january, when he announced his decision to retire, he said, and i quote -- "i go forward with a tremendous sense of gratitude for the opportunities i have had to make a difference." with senator lieberman's retirement in the days ahead, a truly distinguished career of former public service will come to an end. i use that word former because it's hard to imagine that joe lieberman will not be finding new avenues of public ser
throughout his distinguished tenure in this body and before that as connecticut state senator and attorney general, joe lieberman has been a proud and printed progressive with a passion for social and economic justice for all americans. to cite just one example, senator lieberman deserves enormous credit for introducing and successfully championing legislation to repeal the military's discriminatory don't ask, don't tell policy. which banned patriotic gay and lesbians americans from serving...
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you have a newtown, connecticut facility. >> we do. we have about 400 associate there is and it really has been traumatic. last night we had a memorial service, 3,500 local people game from newtown, from danbury. it is a tragedy. many of our associates live in newtown, we have a major facility there and it just shows the fragility of life and i can speak as a parent that if you lose a child, nothing else matters. >> now, if someone wants to help, was there an organization that you would recommend that people help? >> they have set up a special section in the united way in danbury. and if you connect the united way danbury, they have an area where you can send funds and they're doing a lot of good work. >> okay. now your company itself has been pretty socially responsible. an issue that i thought was important is fuel, the footprint that your company has and how important this is to you. zero fuel now you use? >> it really is. it's a remarkable situation that we have, you know, we are an integrated company. we have operations in vermont
you have a newtown, connecticut facility. >> we do. we have about 400 associate there is and it really has been traumatic. last night we had a memorial service, 3,500 local people game from newtown, from danbury. it is a tragedy. many of our associates live in newtown, we have a major facility there and it just shows the fragility of life and i can speak as a parent that if you lose a child, nothing else matters. >> now, if someone wants to help, was there an organization that you...
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we've got to keep in our minds what just happened in connecticut. we've got to keep those children in our minds. and it touched the hearts of everybody. and i think if we do that and we forget about our political skins for five seconds, we can get something done. and with joe doing his work and senator feinstein and others like senator lautenberg working on high capacity clips, i'm working on school safety, chuck schumer is working on mental health help we have a very good team of people working on all these issues. and it should happen. >> when you talk about what we need to put aside in order to make this progress, i know that you tonight were one of the senators who attended this big bipartisan screening for the senate of the movie "lincoln." i just -- a, i liked the movie. but b, i liked that you all went together, that it was democrats and republicans in the senate going together to find some common ground. i sort of think of it as a movie club or a book club for you. i wonder, a, how it went, and b, if that made you feel any differently than y
we've got to keep in our minds what just happened in connecticut. we've got to keep those children in our minds. and it touched the hearts of everybody. and i think if we do that and we forget about our political skins for five seconds, we can get something done. and with joe doing his work and senator feinstein and others like senator lautenberg working on high capacity clips, i'm working on school safety, chuck schumer is working on mental health help we have a very good team of people...